Sauvignon DOC 2021

Origin

Sauvignon Blanc was introduced to Alto Adige together with Sémillon at the end of the 19th century and - unlike Sémillon - has since become firmly established in the region.

Vintage

In many respects 2021 was a demanding and challenging wine growing year. The winter months were mainly sunny but very cold. In spring the temperature was slow to rise, and that delayed the vegetative development of the vines. This was only partly compensated by the warm and sunny start to the summer, while the weather in July and August was very varied. The grape harvest accordingly began relatively late, on September 9. The wet September was an organizational problem for our wine growers, but ultimately a very good harvest was completed on October 26.

Tasting notes

– light straw yellow
– vibrant freshness of elderberry and gooseberry, hints of exotic fruits
– clear and juicy palate of fruit, then mineral and crisp, the lingering is a dream of a fruit orchard

Recommendation

Spring vegetables like asparagus and artichokes- the Sauvignon citrusy works very well with these two, quite, tricky dishes. Smashing with steamed mussels.

Vinification

Destemming of late-harvested, but still perfectly sound grapes; 8-hour cold maceration, after which the grapes were pressed and underwent natural clarification; fermentation at a controlled temperature of 16°C; 4-month ageing on the fine lees in stainless steel.

Vineyard

South- and east-sloping vineyards at an altitude of 300 – 450 meters above sea level. Loamy, chalky gravel, heat-retaining and well-drained soils.